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Catherino WH, As-Sanie S, Cozzolino M, Marcellin L, Missmer SA, Stewart EA, van den Bosch T, Chapron C, Petraglia F. Society of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders forum: adenomyosis today, Paris, France, December 12, 2023. F&S SCIENCE 2024; 5:265-271. [PMID: 38945479 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfss.2024.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- William H Catherino
- Department of Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Roma, Rome, Italy; IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Lee YL, Bai YS, Yu MH, Chang FW, Wang YC, Chiang KJ, Wu GJ, Yin CS. Effectiveness of high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist or combined with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for adenomyosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2024; 63:492-499. [PMID: 39004475 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2024.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) and levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) are conventional conservative treatments for adenomyosis, and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a novel ablation technique. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of HIFU combined with GnRH-a or LNG-IUS for adenomyosis patients. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Scopus databases were searched up to December 2021. Published studies comparing HIFU plus GnRH-a with HIFU plus LNG-IUS in adenomyosis patients were assessed for eligibility by two independent authors. Risk of bias tool was utilized for risk evaluation. We selected treatment effective rate of dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation) as the primary outcome; effective rate of menorrhagia severity and reduction rate of adenomyotic lesion as the secondary outcomes. Adverse effects were assessed. Four studies with a total 729 patients were enrolled in the meta-analysis. HIFU plus LNG-IUS showed lower dysmenorrhea [within 6 months: risk ratio (RR) 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.83-0.93, p < 0.00001; over 1 year: RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.65-0.82, p < 0.00001] and less menorrhagia severity (RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.60-0.66, p < 0.00001) than HIFU plus GnRH-a. Both groups demonstrated equal efficacy in adenomyotic lesion reduction rate (RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.97-1.09, p = 0.30). Adverse effects happened equally in both groups. Combination therapy of HIFU and LNG-IUS revealed better effectiveness in treating dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia than that of HIFU and GnRH-a. However, interpreting the conclusion should be approached with caution as a result of significant heterogeneity.
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- Yi-Liang Lee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kang Ning Hospital, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Nursing, Kang Ning University, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kang Ning Hospital, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital Songshan Branch, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kang Ning Hospital, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kang Ning Hospital, Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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Naem A, Krentel H, Moawad G, Naem J, Venezia R, Etrusco A, Terzic S, Laganà AS. Hormonal Therapies before in vitro fertilization in women with endometriosis: The Minotaur's Labyrinth and the Ariadne's Thread. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 95:102500. [PMID: 38772765 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Endometriosis-related infertility is one of the most debated topics in reproductive medicine. In recent years, prolonged pre-cycle hormonal regimens gained attention as a mean of improving the assisted reproduction technologies (ART) success rates in endometriosis patients. GnRH agonists, dienogest, medroxyprogesterone acetate, and aromatase inhibitors are the most studied medications. Conflicting results and a high risk of bias exist in almost all of the conducted studies in the field. However, current evidence suggests that pre-cycle treatment with GnRH agonists may be beneficial for patients with stage III/IV endometriosis. Dienogest and medroxyprogesterone acetate-based progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol was shown to be comparable to the prolonged GnRH agonists protocol. Finally, aromatase inhibitors seem to be of limited benefit to the assisted reproductive outcomes of endometriosis patients. Although it is challenging to draw any clinical conclusions, pre-cycle hormonal treatments seem to be best indicated in endometriosis patients who had previously failed ART treatment.
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- Antoine Naem
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Senology, Bethesda Hospital Duisburg, 47053 Duisburg, Germany; Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bremen, 28359 Bremen, Germany.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Senology, Bethesda Hospital Duisburg, 47053 Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20037, USA; The Center for Endometriosis and Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Washington, DC 22101, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Paolo Giaccone" Hospital, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Paolo Giaccone" Hospital, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Zhanybek-Kerey Khans Street 5/1, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Paolo Giaccone" Hospital, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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Squatrito M, Vervier J, Bindels J, Bernet L, Blacher S, Nisolle M, Munaut C. Impaired fertility in adenomyosis: a murine model reveals endometrial receptivity and progesterone resistance imbalances. Reproduction 2024; 167:e240019. [PMID: 38451875 PMCID: PMC11056956 DOI: 10.1530/rep-24-0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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In brief The impact of adenomyosis on reproductive health needs to be fully understood. By using a murine model, this study provides novel insights into the nuanced mechanisms associated with fertility challenges and offers a foundation for targeted interventions. Abstract This study investigates the intricate relationship between adenomyosis and reproductive health using a murine model, offering novel insights into this prevalent gynecological disorder. Adenomyosis, characterized by the invasive growth of endometrial tissue into the myometrium, is believed to negatively impact fertility. However, the challenge lies in disentangling this influence, as adenomyosis often coexists with other gynecological diseases. A tamoxifen-induced mice model presents a significant advantage by enabling the specific study of adenomyosis, devoid of confounding influences of concurrent gynecological diseases such as endometriosis. Focusing exclusively on adenomyosis, our study aims to elucidate pathogenic mechanisms underlying fertility issues, focusing on estrous cyclicity, ovarian follicle development, and overall fertility. Our findings uncover disruptions in estrous cyclicity, characterized by an increased duration of time spent in the estrus phase in adenomyosis-induced mice. These disturbances are potentially linked to observed compromised folliculogenesis and the remarkable reduction in litter number and size in mice affected by adenomyosis. Moreover, this study unveils potential drivers of subfertility such as progesterone resistance and altered endometrial receptivity. Within the uteri of mice with adenomyosis, reduced expression of the progesterone receptor and a decreased expression of two implantation-related markers (HoxA10 and integrin β3) were observed. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the nuanced complexities of adenomyosis-associated reproductive challenges, providing a foundation for targeted interventions in addressing fertility issues related to this disease.
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- Marlyne Squatrito
- Laboratory of Biology of Tumor and Development, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Biology of Tumor and Development, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital de la Citadelle, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Biology of Tumor and Development, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Biology of Tumor and Development, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Biology of Tumor and Development, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hôpital de la Citadelle, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Biology of Tumor and Development, GIGA-Cancer, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Shi YX, Xu L, Wang X, Zhang KK, Zhang CY, Liu HY, Ding PP, Shi W, Liu ZY. Paris polyphylla ethanol extract and polyphyllin I ameliorate adenomyosis by inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 127:155461. [PMID: 38452697 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND The active ingredients of the Chinese medical herb Paris polyphylla, P. polyphylla ethanol extract (PPE) and polyphyllin I (PPI), potentially inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumors. However, the roles of these ingredients in inhibiting EMT in adenomyosis (AM) remain to be explored. PURPOSE The primary goal of the study was to uncover the underlying molecular processes through which PPE and PPI suppress EMT in AM, alongside assessing the safety profiles of these substances. METHODS To assess the suppressive impact of PPE on adenomyosis-derived cells (AMDCs), we employed Transwell and wound healing assays. The polyphyllins (PPI, PPII, PPVII) contained in PPE were characterized using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Then, bioinformatics techniques were performed to pinpoint potential PPI targets that could be effective in treating AM. Immunoblotting was used to verify the key proteins and pathways identified via bioinformatics. Furthermore, we examined the efficacy of PPE and PPI in treating Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice with AM by observing the morphological and pathological features of the uterus and performing immunohistochemistry. In addition, we assessed safety by evaluating liver, kidney and spleen pathologic features and serum test results. RESULTS Three major polyphyllins of PPE were revealed by HPLC, and PPI had the highest concentration. In vitro experiments indicated that PPE and PPI effectively prevent AMDCs invasion and migration. Bioinformatics revealed that the primary targets E-cadherin, N-cadherin and TGFβ1, as well as the EMT biological process, were enriched in PPI-treated AM. Immunoblotting assays corroborated the hypothesis that PPE and PPI suppress the TGFβ1/Smad2/3 pathway in AMDCs to prevent EMT from progressing. Additionally, in vivo studies showed that PPE (3 mg/kg and 6 mg/kg) and PPI (3 mg/kg and 6 mg/kg), successfully suppressed the EMT process through targeting the TGFβ1/Smad2/3 signaling pathway. Besides, it was observed that lower doses of PPE (3 mg/kg) and PPI (3 mg/kg) exerted minimal effects on the liver, kidneys, and spleen. CONCLUSIONS PPE and PPI efficiently impede the development of EMT by inhibiting the TGFβ1/Smad2/3 pathway, revealing an alternative pathway for the pharmacological treatment of AM.
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- Ya-Xin Shi
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, China
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- Department of reproductive medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Jinan 250001, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Jinan 250014, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610000, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base of Linyi People's Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Linyi Central Hospital, Yishui 276400, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Jinan 250014, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, China; Department of Gynecology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Jinan 250014, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Jinan 250014, China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Dominant Diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, China.
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Yang Y, Ru H, Zhang S, Wu C, Dong J, Wang X, Qie Y, Zhang H, Zhang P, Ma J, Du L. The Effect of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor on Endometrial Receptivity of Implantation Failure Mouse. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01527-6. [PMID: 38600416 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01527-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of G-CSF on the endometrial receptivity of implantation failure mice. Sixty female mice were treated mifepristone to establish an implant failure model. The treatment groups received different doses of G-CSF. Endometrial tissue and serum were collected on day 5 after mating. The abundance of pinopodes on the endometrium was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The expressions of LPAR3, COX2, and HOXA10 were detected by RT-qPCR and Western blotting. Serum levels of E2, P, VEGF, LIF, TNF-α and IL-10 were measured by ELISA. The expressions of VEGF, CD34, CD57, TNF-α, and IL-10 were assessed by immunohistochemistry. Immunofluorescence analysis was performed to determine the number of CD57, Treg, and Th17 cells. G-CSF increased implantation and pregnancy rates of mifepristone-induced implantation failure mice, with the most significant effect seen at the intermediate dose. G-CSF increased the serum levels of E2 and P, the abundance of endometrial pinopodes, and the level of LIF in the endometrium. It also promoted the expression of VEGF, HOXA10, LPAR3, and COX2. Moreover, G-CSF reduced the level of CD57 cells and the ratio of Th17/Treg cells in endometrium. G-CSF reduced the inflammatory factor TNF-α, but IL-10 did not change significantly. G-CSF can enhance embryo implantation rate and pregnancy rate and improve endometrial receptivity by attenuating degeneration of pinopodes, upregulating estrogen and progesterone, facilitating angiogenesis, maintaining immune cell homeostasis, and reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines in implantation failure mouse.
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- Yang Yang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- NCPC Genetech Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- NCPC Genetech Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Health Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050071, China.
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Ho NT, Ho DKN, Tomai XH, Nguyen NN, Nguyen HS, Hu YM, Kao SH, Tzeng CR. Pituitary Suppression with Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Prior to Artificial Endometrial Preparation in Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Different Protocols and Infertile Populations. Biomedicines 2024; 12:760. [PMID: 38672116 PMCID: PMC11048410 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of GnRHa pretreatment on pregnancy outcomes in artificial endometrial preparation for frozen-thawed embryo transfer (AC-FET) cycles. A systematic review of English language studies published before 1 September 2022, was conducted, excluding conference papers and preprints. Forty-one studies involving 43,021 participants were analyzed using meta-analysis, with a sensitivity analysis ensuring result robustness. The study found that GnRHa pretreatment generally improved the clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), implantation rate (IR), and live birth rate (LBR). However, discrepancies existed between randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies; RCTs showed no significant differences in outcomes for GnRHa-treated cycles. Depot GnRHa protocols outperformed daily regimens in LBR. Extended GnRHa pretreatment (two to five cycles) significantly improved CPR and IR compared to shorter treatment. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) saw substantial benefits from GnRHa pretreatment, including improved CPR and LBR and reduced miscarriage rates. In contrast, no significant benefits were observed in women with regular menstruation. More rigorous research is needed to solidify these findings.
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- Nguyen-Tuong Ho
- Taipei Fertility Center, Taipei 110, Taiwan or (N.-T.H.); (Y.-M.H.)
- College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- IVFMD, My Duc Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Office of International Relations, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam;
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- College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Taipei Fertility Center, Taipei 110, Taiwan or (N.-T.H.); (Y.-M.H.)
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- School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Medical Biotechnology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Taipei Fertility Center, Taipei 110, Taiwan or (N.-T.H.); (Y.-M.H.)
- College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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Moon S, Yun B, Lee M, Seok E, Ha J, Yang H. Gonadotropins Regulate the mRNA Expression of Gonadotropin-Releasing
Hormone and Its Receptors in the Mouse Ovary and Uterus. Dev Reprod 2024; 28:1-12. [PMID: 38654976 PMCID: PMC11034991 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2024.28.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Abstract
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), a critical hormone produced in the hypothalamus, is essential for regulating reproductive processes. It has also been demonstrated the presence of GnRH and its receptors (GnRHR) in ovarian and uterine tissues, but little was known about the regulation mechanism of their expression in these organs and ovarian aging. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the expression of GnRHR in the ovary and uterus of mice, particularly after high-dose gonadotropin treatments and in relation to aging. Quantitative real-time-PCR (qRT-PCR) revealed that pituitary gland had the highest GnRHR expression in both young and aged mice. In addition, liver expression was higher in young mice, whereas thymus expression was higher in aged mice. GnRHR mRNA was present in the ovaries of both young and aged mice but nearly undetectable in the uterus of aged mice. We next examined the expression of GnRHR in the ovary and uterus in response to high-dose administration of pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG). After PMSG administration, GnRH mRNA levels were significantly decreased in the ovary but increased in the uterus. The expression of GnRH mRNA in these organs showed opposite trends to that of GnRHR expression. These results suggest the involvement of GnRH in age-related reproductive decline and the potential effects of high-dose gonadotropin treatments on reproductive organ function.
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- Soeun Moon
- Department of Bioenvironmental
Technology, College of Sciences Technology Convergence, Seoul Women’s
University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental
Technology, College of Sciences Technology Convergence, Seoul Women’s
University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental
Technology, College of Sciences Technology Convergence, Seoul Women’s
University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Department of Biohealth Convergence,
College of Sciences Technology Convergence, Seoul Women’s
University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Department of Biohealth Convergence,
College of Sciences Technology Convergence, Seoul Women’s
University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Department of Biohealth Convergence,
College of Sciences Technology Convergence, Seoul Women’s
University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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Bourdon M, Maget AS, Jeljeli M, Doridot L, Marcellin L, Thomas M, Chêne C, Chouzenoux S, Batteux F, Chapron C, Santullli P. Reduced fertility in an adenomyosis mouse model is associated with an altered immune profile in the uterus during the implantation period. Hum Reprod 2024; 39:119-129. [PMID: 38011900 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dead246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Does a reduction in fertility and/or systemic immune cell change occur during the early implantation period in a mouse model of adenomyosis? SUMMARY ANSWER A reduction in fertility was observed in mice with adenomyosis, coinciding with local and systemic immune changes observed during the implantation period. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Adenomyosis is a pathology responsible for impaired fertility in humans, with a still unclear pathophysiology. One hypothesis is that changes in immune cells observed in adenomyosis-affected uteri may alter fertility, notably the physiological immune environment necessary for successful implantation and a healthy pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Randomly selected CD-1 female neonatal pups were orally dosed by administration of tamoxifen to induce adenomyosis (TAM group), while others received solvent only (control group). From 6 weeks of life, CD-1 mice of both groups were mated to study impaired fertility and related local and/or systemic immune cell changes during the early implantation period. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTINGS, METHODS To evaluate fertility and pregnancy outcomes, ultrasound imaging was performed at E (embryonic day) 7.5 and E11.5 to count the number of gestational sacs and the number of resorptions in eight mice of the TAM group and 16 mice of the control group. The mice were sacrificed at E18.5, and morphometric, functional (quantitative reverse transcription PCR; RT-qPCR), and histological analyses were performed on the placentas. To identify local and/or systemic immune changes during the early implantation period, 8 mice of the TAM group and 12 mice of the control group were sacrificed at E4.5. Uterine horns and spleens were collected for flow cytometry and RT-qPCR analyses to study the immune cell populations. To investigate the profile of the cytokines secreted during the early implantation period at the systemic level, supernatants from stimulated spleen cells were analyzed by multiplex immunoassay analysis. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE By ultrasound imaging, we observed a lower number of implantation sites (P < 0.005) and a higher number of resorptions (P < 0.001) in the TAM group, leading to smaller litters (average number of fetuses per litter: 1.00 [0.00; 5.25] in the TAM group versus 12.00 [9.50; 13.75] in the control group (P < 0.001). Histological and morphometric analyses of the placentas at E18.5 showed a higher junctional/labyrinthine area ratio in the TAM group (P = 0.005). The expression levels of genes that play a role in vascularization and placental growth (Vegf (P < 0.001), Plgf (P < 0.005), Pecam (P < 0.0001), and Igf2 (P = 0.002)) were reduced in the TAM group. In the TAM group, the percentages of macrophages, natural killer (NK) cells, and dendritic cells (DC) were significantly decreased in the uterus around the implantation period. However, the number of M1 macrophages was increased. Both macrophages and DC had an increased activation profile (higher expression of MCHII, P = 0.012; CD80, P = 0.015; CCR7, P = 0.043 for macrophages, and higher expression of CD206, P = 0.018; CXCR4, P = 0.010; CCR7, P = 0.006, MCHII, P = 0.010; and CD80, P = 0.012 for DC). In spleen, an increase in the activation of macrophages (CCR7, P = 0.002; MCHII, P = 0.001; and CD80, P = 0.034) and DC was observed in the TAM group (CCR7, P = 0.001; MCHII, P = 0.001; Ly6C, P = 0.015). In the uteri and the spleen, we observed increased percentages of CD4+ T lymphocytes (P = 0.0237 and P = 0.0136, respectively) in the TAM group and, in the uteri, an increased number of regulatory T cells (P = 0.036) compared with the controls. LARGE SCALE DATA Not applicable. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION This study is limited by the use of an animal model and the lack of intervention. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS These data support involvement of innate and adaptive immune cells in the implantation failure and the increased rate of resorption observed in the mouse model of adenomyosis. This substantiates the need for additional research in this domain, with the goal of addressing fertility challenges in women affected by this condition. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) None.
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- M Bourdon
- Department of Gynaecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Department of Gynaecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
- Department of Immunology, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Department of Gynaecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
- Department of Immunology, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Gynaecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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- Department of Gynaecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Institut Cochin, INSERM, CNRS, Paris, France
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Hiraoka T, Osuga Y, Hirota Y. Current perspectives on endometrial receptivity: A comprehensive overview of etiology and treatment. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2023; 49:2397-2409. [PMID: 37527810 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) remains a challenging problem in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Further insights into uterine abnormalities that can disturb embryo implantation should be obtained. This review provides an overview of the effects of organic and non-organic uterine disorders on endometrial receptivity. The results suggest that various uterine pathologies can lead to defective embryo implantation via multiple mechanisms. In particular, uterine adenomyosis dysregulates molecular and cellular interactions that are vital for successful embryo implantation with a background of chronic inflammation, which may be alleviated by pretreatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. Uterine myomas can cause endometrial deformation and adverse alterations in uterine contractility. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of myomectomy remains debated, and endometrial polyp removal may be considered, particularly in patients with RIF. Chronic endometritis abrogates the appropriate uterine immunological environment critical for embryo implantation. Abnormal endometrial microbiota have been suggested to influence endometrial receptivity; however, supporting evidence is currently scarce. Platelet-rich plasma therapy may be a potential treatment for thin endometria; nevertheless, further validation is required. Endometrial receptivity analysis can detect dysregulation of the window of implantation, and new non-invasive methods for predicting endometrial receptivity have recently been proposed. However, numerous issues still need to be fully clarified. Further clinical and basic studies are necessary to investigate the pathophysiology of defective endometrial receptivity and identify optimal treatments for patients undergoing ART, especially those with RIF.
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- Takehiro Hiraoka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Li Y, Ge L, Yang X, Cui L, Chen ZJ. Effects of duration of long-acting GnRH agonist downregulation on assisted reproductive technology outcomes in patients with adenomyosis: a retrospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1248274. [PMID: 37822471 PMCID: PMC10562545 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1248274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Objectives To elucidate the relationship between long-acting GnRH agonist (GnRHa) downregulation and assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes and identify the optimal duration of downregulation in patients with adenomyosis. Design Retrospective cohort study. Participants The study was designed to evaluate ART outcomes in adenomyosis patients with and without GnRHa downregulation between January 2016 and December 2020. A total of 374 patients with adenomyosis (621 cycles) were included with 281 cycles in downregulation group versus 340 cycles in non-downregulation group. After 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM), a sample size of 272 cycles in each group was matched. The matched downregulation group was further divided into 1-month (147 cycles), 2-months (72 cycles), and ≥3 months downregulation (53 cycles) subgroups. Stratification analysis was conducted on pregnancy outcomes in 239 fresh embryo transfer (ET) cycles and 305 frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Results The downregulation group had larger mean diameter of initial uterus and higher proportion of severer dysmenorrhea compared to non-downregulation group. The pregnancy-related parameters in GnRHa downregulation group were similar to those in non-downregulation group, except for higher late miscarriage rate (MR) (13.4% vs. 3.1%, P = 0.003). The subgroup comparisons in fresh ET cycles indicated that implantation rate (75.0% vs. 39.2%, P = 0.002), biochemical pregnancy rate (91.7% vs. 56.0%, P = 0.036) and clinical pregnancy rate (83.3% vs. 47.0%, P = 0.016) could be improved by prolonged GnRHa downregulation (≥3 months), whereas late MR was difficult to be reversed (30.0% vs. 3.2%, P = 0.017). In FET cycles, higher MR (53.6% vs. 29.9%, P = 0.029; 58.8% vs. 29.9%, P = 0.026) and lower live birth rate (18.8% vs. 34.1%, P = 0.023; 17.1% vs. 34.1%, P = 0.037) were observed in the 1-month and ≥3 months downregulation group, while no differences were found in the 2-months downregulation group compared to the non-downregulation group. Conclusion In patients with severer adenomyosis, long-acting GnRHa downregulation might be correlated with improved ART outcomes. In fresh ET cycles, prolonged downregulation (≥3 months) might be beneficial to improve live birth rate, which needed to be verified by further study with larger sample. In FET cycles, the optimal duration of downregulation was not certain and still needed further exploration.
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- Yexing Li
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2021RU001), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2021RU001), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2021RU001), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Research Unit of Gametogenesis and Health of ART-Offspring, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2021RU001), Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong Technology Innovation Center for Reproductive Health, Jinan, Shandong, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Hu X, Liao Z, Li J, Zhou Y, Guo Y, Qian K. Young women were associated with higher risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and cesarean section from hormone replaced cycles in frozen-thawed embryo transfer: a retrospective study of 5316 singleton deliveries. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1238887. [PMID: 37772083 PMCID: PMC10523772 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1238887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Background The utilization of frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles has been linked to heightened risks of adverse perinatal outcomes. However, the potential association between adverse perinatal outcomes and distinct endometrial preparation regimens remains unclear. Therefore, we aim to investigate the maternal and neonatal outcomes after hormone replacement treatment (HRT) cycles, natural cycles (NC) and HRT cycles with pretreatment using GnRHa (HRT + GnRHa) for ovulatory women undergoing FET cycles. Methods A large sample retrospective cohort study was carried out from 2016 to 2020. The data included a total of 5316 women who had singleton deliveries undergoing FET cycles and which were divided into three groups based on different endometrial preparation protocols: 4399 patients in HRT groups, 621 in GnRHa+HRT groups, 296 in NC groups. The outcomes consisted of maternal outcomes (cesarean section, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), placenta previa, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM));and neonatal outcomes (preterm birth, newborn birthweight, low birthweight, small for gestational age (SGA), macrosomia, large for gestational age (LGA), fetal malformation). Results After adjusting for a series of confounding variables, we found an increased risk of HDP (aOR=3.362; 95%CI, 1.059-10.675) and cesarean section (aOR=1.838; 95%CI, 1.333-2.535) in HRT cycles compared with NC, especially for ovulatory women under 35 years old. However, in all three groups, newborn birth weight was not significantly different. Meanwhile, perinatal outcomes did not differ significantly in terms of perinatal outcomes in HRT +GnRHa cycles compared with HRT cycles solely. Conclusion During FET cycles, singletons from HRT were related to higher risks of HDP and cesarean section, particularly for young women. GnRHa pretreatment didn't bring any benefit to perinatal outcomes compared with HRT cycles alone. Therefore, the natural cycle may be a more appropriate and safer option for young ovulatory women.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Lin CW, Wu MH, Mau YL, Su PF, Ou HT. Effect of atosiban on in vitro fertilization pregnancy outcome among women with endometriosis in presence or absence of adenomyosis. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2023; 62:537-542. [PMID: 37407190 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2022.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the effect of atosiban on in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy outcome among women with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, and compared it to that of patients with endometriosis but without adenomyosis and that of patients with tubal factor only. MATERIALS AND METHODS 106 infertile women (176 embryo transfers) from a medical center in Taiwan were included in the analysis, where 34 (54), 34 (66), and 38 (56) cases (embryo transfers) were endometriosis without adenomyosis, endometriosis with adenomyosis, and tubal infertility factor only, respectively. Adenomyosis morphologies were classified using an ultrasound-based classification system. The logistic generalized estimating equation model was used to analyze the association between atosiban use and pregnancy outcomes. RESULTS The crude pregnancy rates for the endometriosis-only group were significantly higher than those for the endometriosis + adenomyosis group (i.e., biochemical pregnancy: 50.0% versus 29.7%, p = 0.041; ongoing pregnancy: 35.2% versus 16.9%, p = 0.038). Significantly higher chances of biochemical pregnancy and ongoing pregnancy among endometriosis patients without adenomyosis versus those with both endometriosis and adenomyosis were found (odds ratios [95% confidence intervals]: 2.981 [1.307, 6.803]; p = 0.009, 2.694 [1.151, 6.304]; p = 0.022). A significant positive association between atosiban use and biochemical pregnancy existed among endometriosis cases without adenomyosis (a 2.43-fold [1.01, 5.89] increase in successful pregnancy; p<0.05), but not for the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Poor pregnancy outcomes among adenomyosis-affected women were confirmed. The use of atosiban significantly enhanced IVF pregnancy among endometriosis patients without adenomyosis.
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- Chih-Wei Lin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 138 Sheng Li Road, Tainan, Taiwan 704
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 138 Sheng Li Road, Tainan, Taiwan 704; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 1 University Road, Tainan, Taiwan 701
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- Department of Statistics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 1 University Road, Tainan, Taiwan 701
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- Department of Statistics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 1 University Road, Tainan, Taiwan 701
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 1 University Road, Tainan, Taiwan 701; School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, 1 University Road, Tainan, Taiwan 701; Department of Pharmacy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, 138 Sheng Li Road, Tainan, Taiwan 704.
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Chang WS, Lin PH, Li CJ, Chern CU, Chen YC, Lin LT, Tsui KH. Additional single dose GnRH agonist during luteal phase support may improve live birth rate in GnRHa-HRT frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycle: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:174. [PMID: 36918869 PMCID: PMC10012576 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05491-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND GnRH agonist (GnRHa) has been reported to have direct effects and functional roles in the endometrium and embryos. Several meta-analyses have shown that GnRHa administration in the luteal phase improved the live birth rate or pregnancy rate in both fresh and frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. The aim of this study was to investigate whether luteal GnRHa administration could also improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in patients undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cycles with GnRHa suppression. METHODS The retrospective cohort study included a total of 350 patients undergoing GnRHa-HRT FET cycles. The study group included 179 patients receiving an additional single dose of GnRHa in the luteal phase following embryo transfer. A total of 171 patients in the control group did not receive luteal GnRHa. The baseline and cycle characteristics and reproductive outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Baseline and cycle characteristics were similar between the two groups, except lower AMH levels were found in the luteal GnRHa group than in the control group. The luteal GnRHa group had a significantly higher ongoing pregnancy rate and live birth rate than the control group. The multivariate analysis revealed that luteal GnRHa administration was positively associated with ongoing pregnancy (OR 2.04, 95% CI 1.20-3.47, P = 0.008) and live birth (OR 2.03, 95% CI 1.20-3.45, P = 0.009). When the subgroup of patients with recurrent implantation failure was analyzed, the multivariate analysis also showed that luteal GnRHa administration had beneficial effects on ongoing pregnancy (OR 4.55, 95% CI 1.69-12.30, P = 0.003) and live birth (OR 4.30, 95% CI 1.59-11.65, P = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that the addition of one luteal dose of GnRHa may improve the live birth rate in patients undergoing the GnRHa-HRT protocol.
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- Wei-Shan Chang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan.,Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan. .,Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei City, Taiwan. .,Department of Biological Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No.386, Dazhong 1st Rd., Zuoying Dist, Kaohsiung City, 81362, Taiwan. .,Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei City, Taiwan. .,Department of Biological Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Harada T, Taniguchi F, Guo S, Choi YM, Biberoglu KO, Tsai SS, Alborzi S, Al‐Jefout M, Chalermchokcharoenkit A, Sison‐Aguilar AG, Fong Y, Senanayake H, Popov A, Hestiantoro A, Kaufman Y. The Asian Society of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis guidelines for managing adenomyosis. Reprod Med Biol 2023; 22:e12535. [PMID: 37701076 PMCID: PMC10493363 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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This is the first guidelines for adenomyosis from the Asian Society of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
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- OB/GYN HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- United Arab Emirates University, College of Medicine and Health SciencesAbu DhabiUAE
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- National University of SingaporeSingapore CitySingapore
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- Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute of Obstetrics and GynecologyMoscowRussia
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Zhang L, Cai H, Liu X, Xiong Y, Liang X, Shi J. Comparison of pregnancy outcomes between GnRH antagonist protocol with freeze-all strategy and long-acting GnRH agonist protocol in women with adenomyosis undergoing IVF/ICSI: a propensity-score matching analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:946. [PMID: 36528566 PMCID: PMC9758911 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-05276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Plenty of studies explored the most optimal treatment protocol for infertile women with adenomyosis in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) /intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), however, there is still no consensus on which treatment protocol is ideal for these women at present. So, we conducted this study comparing the pregnancy outcomes in infertile women with ultrasound-diagnosed adenomyosis who underwent GnRH antagonist protocol with freeze-all strategy or long-acting GnRH agonist protocol. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study and a propensity-score matching (PSM) analysis including 282 women diagnosed with adenomyosis undergoing their first IVF/ICSI cycle from January 2016 to July 2021 at the Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, China. The patients were divided into two groups: the GnRH antagonist protocol with freeze-all strategy (n = 168) and the long-acting GnRH agonist protocol with fresh embryo transfer (n = 114) according their treatment protocols. The primary outcome was live birth rate. Cumulative live birth rate was also calculated. RESULTS After adjusting for confounders, clinical pregnancy rate (49.40% vs 64.04%; odds ratio (OR) 1.33; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.70 to 2.37; P = 0.358), live birth rate (36.90% vs 45.61%; OR 1.10; 95% CI 0.61 to 2.00, P = 0.753) and cumulative live birth rate (51.79% vs 64.04%; OR 1.01; 95% CI 0.49 to 1.74, P = 0.796) were not significantly different between the GnRH antagonist protocol with freeze-all strategy and long-acting GnRH agonist protocol. Similar results were conducted in PSM analysis with clinical pregnancy rate (46.48% vs 60.56%; OR 1.33; 95% CI 0.76 to 2.34; P = 0.321), live birth rate (32.39% vs 45.07%; OR 1.31; 95% CI 0.63 to 2.72, P = 0.463) and cumulative live birth rate (54.90% vs 60.60%; OR 1.01; 95% CI 0.59 to 1.74, P = 0.958). CONCLUSIONS For infertile women with adenomyosis, these two treatment protocols resulted in similar pregnancy outcomes. Larger, prospective studies are needed in the future.
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- Liting Zhang
- grid.43169.390000 0001 0599 1243The Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Affiliated With Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- grid.43169.390000 0001 0599 1243The Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Affiliated With Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- grid.43169.390000 0001 0599 1243The Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Affiliated With Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- grid.43169.390000 0001 0599 1243The Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Affiliated With Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- grid.43169.390000 0001 0599 1243The Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Affiliated With Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- grid.43169.390000 0001 0599 1243The Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Affiliated With Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Guan X, Liu D, Zhou H, Dai C, Wang T, Fang Y, Jia Y, Li K. Melatonin improves pregnancy outcomes in adenomyosis mice by restoring endometrial receptivity via NF-κB/apoptosis signaling. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:1317. [PMID: 36660689 PMCID: PMC9843420 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background Adenomyosis is a common gynecological disease which seriously impacts female fertility and is increasing in incidence in women of childbearing age. Melatonin has beneficial effects on reproductive processes. However, its impact on the uterine receptivity of patients with adenomyosis remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of melatonin on uterine receptivity and pregnancy outcomes in an adenomyosis mouse model. Methods We induced an adenomyosis mouse model by oral administration of tamoxifen to neonatal female CD-1 mice, then conducted a melatonin injection experiment to investigate its effect on implantation rates (n=6 each). In a second experiment, the endometrium in the implantation state was collected to identify the local action of melatonin on adenomyosis mice (n=6 each), and in a parallel study, the pregnancy rate and number of offspring were recorded (n=6 each). Results The number of implantation sites in the adenomyosis model mice was much less than in control group (5.0±2.10 vs. 13.3±2.38, P<0.0001), and 30 mg/kg of melatonin significantly improved this (9.0±0.63 vs. 5.0±2.10, P=0.002). Additionally, melatonin administration ameliorated the impaired endometrial receptivity [leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), integrin β3, homeobox A10 (HoxA10), and HoxA11], and improved the endometrium development [endometrial area (EA) and endometrial thickness index (ETI)] and pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, the expression of implantation-related genes (Era, Pra, and P53), inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β)], oxidative stress associated genes (Gpx1 and Sod1), and apoptosis-related genes or proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3, and cleaved caspase-3) was detected. The results showed higher local levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory cytokines in the uterus of an adenomyosis model mice induced endometrial cells apoptosis and tissue damage, changed the uterine microenvironment, affected embryo implantation, and reduced the fertility of adenomyosis. Interestingly, melatonin significantly mitigated adenomyosis-induced changes by inhibiting the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway, increasing the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression, decreasing the endometrial cells apoptosis, and improving pregnancy outcomes. Conclusions Melatonin treatment restored impaired uterine development and endometrial receptivity of adenomyosis mice by improving the endometrial microenvironment via the NF-κB/apoptosis signaling pathway. Our results provided new insight into melatonin-based therapy for adenomyosis-related infertility.
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- Xiaohong Guan
- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Assisted Reproduction Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Assisted Reproduction Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Assisted Reproduction Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Assisted Reproduction Medicine, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Mo M, Zheng Q, Zhang H, Xu S, Xu F, Wang Y, Zeng Y. Hormone replacement therapy with GnRH agonist pretreatment improves pregnancy outcomes in patients with previous intrauterine adhesions. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2022; 51:102439. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2022.102439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Tulek F, Kahraman A, Demirel LC. Dual trigger with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist and human chorionic gonadotropin improves live birth rates in POSEIDON group 3 and 4 expected poor responders. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:731-735. [PMID: 35856433 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2101635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dual triggering with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on outcomes of fresh embryo transfers following gonadotropin antagonist cycles in POSEIDON group 3 and group 4 low prognosis women and to compare the outcomes with hCG-only triggering. METHODS This study was conducted by retrospective analysis of patients with expected poor ovarian response (POSEIDON group 3 and 4) that underwent fresh embryo transfers following in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles with either dual triggering or hCG-only triggering between January 2010 and April 2020. A total of 1068 women that underwent dual triggering and 1931 that underwent hCG-only triggering were included in the study. RESULTS Number of retrieved oocytes, M2 oocytes, oocyte maturation rate, fertilization rate, obtained 2PN embryos, implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth delivery rates were found significantly higher in dual-triggering group in comparison to hCG-only group (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.02, p < 0.001 respectively). CONCLUSION Dual trigger with concomitant injections of GnRH agonist and hCG in GnRH antagonist cycles appears to improve IVF outcomes, increase quality of embryos, reduce miscarriage rates and consequently increase live birth delivery rates in POSEIDON groups 3/4 poor responders.
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- Firat Tulek
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Elbasueny B, Geerts M, Allaire C, Yong PJ, Bedaiwy MA. Medical Treatment of Adenomyosis. CURRENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13669-022-00325-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tian J, Kang N, Wang J, Sun H, Yan G, Huang C, Mei J. Transcriptome analysis of eutopic endometrium in adenomyosis after GnRH agonist treatment. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:13. [PMID: 35022045 PMCID: PMC8753928 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00881-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adenomyosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by invasion of the uterine endometrium into the muscle layer. In assisted reproductive technology (ART), gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) is often used to improve pregnancy rates in patients with adenomyosis, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. METHODS Eutopic endometrial specimens were collected from patients with adenomyosis before and after GnRHa treatment in the midsecretory phase. RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) of these specimens was performed for transcriptome analysis. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of interest were confirmed by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS A total of 132 DEGs were identified in the endometrium of patients with adenomyosis after GnRHa treatment compared with the control group. Bioinformatics analysis predicted that immune system-associated signal transduction changed significantly after GnRHa treatment. Chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 21 (CCL21) was found to be highly expressed in the eutopic endometrium after GnRHa treatment, which may be involved in the improvement of endometrial receptivity in adenomyosis. CONCLUSION This study suggests that molecular regulation related to immune system-associated signal transduction is an important mechanism of GnRHa treatment in adenomyosis. Immunoreactive CCL21 is thought to regulate inflammatory events and participate in endometrial receptivity in adenomyosis.
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- Jiao Tian
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China.
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China.
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China.
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Cozzolino M, Tartaglia S, Pellegrini L, Troiano G, Rizzo G, Petraglia F. The Effect of Uterine Adenomyosis on IVF Outcomes: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Reprod Sci 2022; 29:3177-3193. [PMID: 34981458 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00818-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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To investigate the impact of uterine adenomyosis on in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) clinical outcomes and also to evaluate the impact of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) and surgical treatments. Infertile women with adenomyosis undergoing conventional IVF or ICSI were compared with women without adenomyosis. Fertility outcomes were evaluated in two patients with adenomyosis untreated and treated surgically or medically therapy. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020214586). We consider the live birth rate (LBR) as the primary outcome. The analysis showed that women with adenomyosis had lower LBR (OR 0.59, 95% CI 0.37-0.92, p = 0.02), clinical pregnancy rate (OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.48-0.90), and ongoing pregnancy rate (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.21-0.88) compared to those without adenomyosis, and miscarriage rate was higher in women with adenomyosis (OR 2.11, 95% CI 1.33-3.33). Surgical treatment increases natural conception in women with adenomyosis although the paucity of data (only two studies), and conversely, treatment with GnRHa does not increase the IVF outcomes. Women with adenomyosis have decreased IVF clinical outcomes. Pretreatment with the use of long-term GnRHa could not be beneficial, even though only three studies were included in the meta-analysis. The major part of the studies has not divided focal and diffuse adenomyosis, and this represents a relevant source of bias: studies conducted with standardized diagnostic criteria for adenomyosis are still needed to determine if the different clinical presentations of such condition could compromise IVF outcomes.
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- Mauro Cozzolino
- IVIRMA Rome, Largo Ildebrando Pizzetti 1, 00197, Rome, Italy.
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Calle Tulipán, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, 310 Cedar St, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
- U.O.C. Di Ostetricia E Patologia Ostetrica, Dipartimento Di Scienza Della Salute Della Donna E del Bambino E Di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First IM Sechenov, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "M. Serio", The University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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He B, Teng XM, Hao F, Zhao M, Chen ZQ, Li KM, Yan Q. Decreased intracellular IL-33 impairs endometrial receptivity in women with adenomyosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:928024. [PMID: 35937844 PMCID: PMC9353328 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.928024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Adenomyosis is a common benign uterine lesion that is associated with female infertility, reduced clinical pregnancy rate and high miscarriage risk. While it has been known that the impaired endometrial receptivity is implicated in infertility in patients with adenomyosis, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In the present study, we showed that intracellular protein level of IL-33 was downregulated in the endometrium of patients with adenomyosis, and IL-33 expression status was shown to be positively correlated with that of HOXA10, an endometrial receptivity marker. The subsequent analysis indicated IL-33 overexpression led to the increase of HOXA10 expression and enhancement of embryo implantation in vitro, which was accompanied with induction of STAT3 phosphorylation. Meanwhile, cryptotanshinone, a potent STAT3 inhibitor, was found to significantly suppress the increase of HOXA10 expression and embryo implantation caused by IL-33 overexpression in vitro, revealing the critical role of STAT3 activity. Consistently, the positive relationship between IL33 and HOXA10 expression in the endometrium was verified in the analysis of adenomyosis mouse model.
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- Bin He
- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Center for Clinical Research and Translational Medicine, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Qiang Yan, ; Kun-Ming Li,
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Qiang Yan, ; Kun-Ming Li,
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Yu J, Chen P, Luo Y, Lv M, Lou L, Xiao Q, Wang L, Chen J, Bai M, Zhang Z. GnRH-agonist pretreatment in hormone replacement therapy improves pregnancy outcomes in women with male-factor infertility. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1014558. [PMID: 36213273 PMCID: PMC9540000 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1014558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the efficacy of HRT with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) pre-treatment in women with male-factor infertility who underwent a frozen embryo transfer (FET) programme. DESIGN Between January 2016 and October 2020, 2733 women with male-factor infertility who underwent the HRT protocol as the endometrial preparation method were enrolled at two Reproductive Medicine Centres. Patients were divided into two groups based on whether they had GnRH-a pre-treatment before HRTs: the GnRHa-HRT group and the HRT group. The inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) method was conducted to balance patient baseline characteristics between treatment cohorts to reduce selection bias. The live birth rate was considered regarded as the primary pregnancy outcome. RESULTS Multivariate logistic regression adjusted for confounding factors, the GnRHa-HRT group showed a notably higher rate of live birth (OR 2.154, 95% CI 1.636~2.835, P<0.001) when compared to the HRT group. Additionally, the rate of miscarriage was significantly lower in the GnRHa-HRT group. The GnRHa-HRT group had significantly higher rates of biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, and term birth. CONCLUSION The endometrial preparation protocol of HRT with GnRH-a pre-treatment could obviously increase the live birth rate for women with male-factor infertility undergoing the FET programme.
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- Juanjuan Yu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital of China Welfare Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongshan Wusong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongshan Wusong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Jiangsu, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhu Bai, ; Zhenbo Zhang,
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhu Bai, ; Zhenbo Zhang,
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Recent Advances and Current Perspectives on Endometrial Receptivity. CURRENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13669-021-00313-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bai X, Zheng L, Li D, Xu Y. Research progress of endometrial receptivity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:122. [PMID: 34362377 PMCID: PMC8344130 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00802-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a neuroendocrine heterogeneous disease that frequently occurs in women of reproductive age, causing serious damage to the fertility, quality of life, and physical and mental health of patients. The current studies have proved that satisfactory endometrial receptivity is one of the conditions that must be met during the process of spermatovum position, adhesion and invasion, as well as the subsequent blastocyst division and embryo development. Women with PCOS may suffer a series of pathological processes such as changes in the expression levels of hormones and related receptors, imbalances in the proportion of miscellaneous cytokines, insulin resistance, low-grade chronic inflammation and endometrial morphological changes, which will damage endometrial receptivity from various aspects and obstruct fertilized egg nidation and embryonic development, thus causing adverse reproductive health events including infertility and abortion. This article reviews the research progress about characteristics and related influencing factors of endometrial receptivity in PCOS patients.
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- Xuechun Bai
- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin Province Changchun City, China
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Zheng Q, Zhang H, Xu S, Xiao S, Wang X, Mo M, Zeng Y. Optimal Endometrial Preparation Protocols for Frozen-thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles by Maternal Age. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2847-2854. [PMID: 33959892 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00538-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This retrospective cohort study aimed to explore the optimal endometrial preparation protocols among different maternal age groups. A total of 16,867 frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles were categorized into three groups based on endometrial preparation protocols: Natural cycle (NC n = 3893), artificial cycles (AC, n = 11456) and AC with GnRH-a pretreatment (AC+GnRH-a, n = 1518). To account for repeat cycles, a generalized estimating equation (GEE) method was applied to examine the associations between cycle regimens and pregnancy outcomes. Subgroup analyses were conducted to evaluate the best preparation methods for different maternal age groups. Primary outcomes were live birth and early miscarriage rates. After completing GEE, in overall population, the live birth rate [(NC as reference; AC: adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.837, 95% confidential interval (CI) 0.771-0.908; AC+GnRHa: aOR = 0.906, 95%CI 0.795-1.031)] in NC was significantly higher than that in AC, while comparable that in AC+GnRH-a. The early miscarriage rate (AC: aOR = 1.420, 95%CI 1.225-1.646; AC+GnRHa: aOR = 1.545, 95%CI 1.236-1.931) was significantly lower in NC compared to either AC group. Subgroup analysis showed that in younger women, the incidences of live birth (AC: aOR = 0.900, 95%CI 0.804-1.007; AC+GnRHa: aOR = 1.091, 95%CI 0.904-1.317) were equivalent between groups, with a slightly higher in AC+GnRH-a. Early miscarriage rate (AC: aOR = 1.462, 95%CI 1.165-1.835; AC+GnRHa: aOR = 1.137, 95%CI 0.948-1886) was only significantly lower in NC compared to that in AC. In older women, the live birth rate (AC: aOR = 0.815, 95%CI 0.722-0.920; AC+GnRHa: aOR = 0.759, 95%CI 0.627-0.919) was significantly higher, and early miscarriage rate (AC: aOR = 1.353, 95%CI 1.118-1.638; AC+GnRHa: aOR = 1.704, 95%CI 1.273-2.280) was significantly lower in NC compared to either AC group. Our study demonstrated that NC is associated with lower early miscarriage late in overall IVF population. There is a mild favor of AC+GnRH-a in younger women, while the priority of NC is remarkable in older women. Maternal age should be a considerable factor when determining endometrial preparation method for FET.
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- Qizhen Zheng
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-Implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproduction and Genetics, Fertility Center, Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, No. 1001, Fuqiang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518045, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Kay N, Huang CY, Shiu LY, Yu YC, Chang Y, Schatz F, Suen JL, Tsai EM, Huang SJ. TGF-β1 Neutralization Improves Pregnancy Outcomes by Restoring Endometrial Receptivity in Mice with Adenomyosis. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:877-887. [PMID: 32909191 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00308-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The objective of this research is to study the effects of TGF-β1 inhibition on endometrial receptivity and pregnancy outcomes in mice with adenomyosis. Experiments were done using a mouse model of adenomyosis which took place in a hospital-affiliated laboratory. The mouse model used for this research is ICR mouse. Adenomyosis was induced by oral gavage of tamoxifen (TAM) from postnatal days (PNDs) 1 to 4 in ICR mice. Bilateral intrauterine injection of anti-TGF-β1-neutralizing antibody or isotype IgG or PBS was performed at PND42. The mice were then either sacrificed or mated at PND64 followed by sacrificing at gestational day (GD) 4 or proceeding to delivery. Implantation numbers, rate of dams with live birth, live birth numbers, survival at 1 week old, and pup mortality rate after weaning were recorded. Collagen was demonstrated by Masson's trichrome and Van Gieson's stains. Uterine expression of a receptivity marker, leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), was examined by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), Western blot, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Anti-TGF-β1 treatment increased the mean implantation numbers, fecundity rate, the rate of dams with live birth, pup survival rate at 1 week old, and pup mortality rate after weaning. Collagen expression in uteri with adenomyosis was attenuated by anti-TGF-β1 treatment. Increased LIF expression by anti-TGF-β1 treatment was detected by qRT-PCR, Western blot, and IHC. The results suggest that inhibition of TGF-β1 improves pregnancy outcomes by restoring endometrial receptivity in mice with adenomyosis.
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- Nari Kay
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E-Da Hospital, 6 Yida Rd., Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, #100, Tzyou 1st Road, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E-Da Hospital, 6 Yida Rd., Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd., MDC48, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, #100, Tzyou 1st Road, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, #100, Tzyou 1st Road, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E-Da Hospital, 6 Yida Rd., Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd., MDC48, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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Pirtea P, Cicinelli E, De Nola R, de Ziegler D, Ayoubi JM. Endometrial causes of recurrent pregnancy losses: endometriosis, adenomyosis, and chronic endometritis. Fertil Steril 2021; 115:546-560. [PMID: 33581856 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chronic inflammatory processes affecting the endometrium, as encountered in endometriosis, adenomyosis, and chronic endometritis, alter endometrial receptivity. These disorders are associated with early pregnancy losses and possibly recurrent pregnancy losses (RPL). In the cases of endometriosis, other factors associated with the disease also are susceptible of causing miscarriages and possibly RPL, such as an impact of intrapelvic inflammatory processes affecting the oocyte and embryo in case of natural conception. Conversely these latter effects obviously are bypassed in case of assisted reproductive technology. Chronic inflammation of the endometrium in the condition known as chronic endometritis also causes early pregnancy losses and RPL with beneficial effects achieved when specific treatment is undertaken.
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- Paul Pirtea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Hopital Foch - Faculté de Medicine Paris Ouest, Suresnes, France.
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Biomedical and Human Oncologic Science, University of Bari, Bari, Italy; Piazza Giulio Cesare, Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Biomedical and Human Oncologic Science, University of Bari, Bari, Italy; Piazza Giulio Cesare, Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Hopital Foch - Faculté de Medicine Paris Ouest, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Hopital Foch - Faculté de Medicine Paris Ouest, Suresnes, France
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Guo S, Zhang D, Lu X, Zhang Q, Gu R, Sun B, Sun Y. Hypoxia and its possible relationship with endometrial receptivity in adenomyosis: a preliminary study. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:7. [PMID: 33419445 PMCID: PMC7791798 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00692-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adenomyosis (AM) is an important cause of female infertility. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This report describes a preliminary study of hypoxia and its possible association with endometrial receptivity in AM. METHODS The study was divided into in vitro and in vivo experiments. In vitro, expression levels of the endometrial receptivity markers HOXA10 and HOXA11 in the implantation period were examined using real-time PCR and western blotting. Endometrial expression of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α, HIF-2α, and HIF-3α was determined using immunohistochemistry. In vivo, using an AM mouse model established by oral administration of tamoxifen, we inhibited expression of HIF-2α using an HIF-2α antagonist (PT2399; 30 mg/kg body weight, twice daily by oral gavage for 2 days) and then examined expression levels of Hoxa10 and Hoxa11 using real-time PCR and western blotting. RESULTS Endometrial mRNA and protein expression levels of HOXA10 and HOXA11 were significantly lower in patients with AM than in control patients. Expression of HIF-2α was significantly higher in the AM group than in the control group, whereas that of HIF-1α and HIF-3α was equivalent in both groups. In vivo analysis showed that administration of the HIF-2α antagonist resulted in increased expression of Hoxa10 and Hoxa11 at both the mRNA and protein levels in AM model mice. CONCLUSIONS HIF-2α overexpression may be one reason for decreased endometrial receptivity in AM. The current findings provide insight into HIF-2α-mediated AM-related infertility and suggest that PT2399 has potential as a treatment for AM. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial was retrospectively registered.
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- Song Guo
- Gynecology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, NO.16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Obstetrics Department, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, No.12 Central Wuying Hill Road, Jinan, 250000, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Gynecology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, NO.16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, NO.588 Fangxie Road, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Gynecology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, NO.16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014, China.
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, NO.588 Fangxie Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Guo J, Zeng Z, Li M, Huang J, Peng J, Wang M, Liang X, Zeng H. Clinical outcomes after single-versus double-embryo transfers in women with adenomyosis: a retrospective study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 304:263-270. [PMID: 33386415 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05924-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adenomyosis affects the outcomes of spontaneous fertility and assisted reproductive technology. The single blastocyst embryo transfer (SBT) policy is an effective strategy known to minimize the risk of multiple pregnancy for non-adenomyosis women. However, little is known about its applicability to women with adenomyosis. The purpose of this study is to compare pregnancy outcomes between SBT, double-blastocyst embryo transfer (DBT), single-cleavage-stage embryo transfer (SET) and double-cleavage-stage embryo transfer (DET) in the frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles among adenomyosis patients. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted in all frozen-thawed autologous embryo transfer cycles. 393 frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles performed in adenomyosis patients were enrolled. The major clinical outcomes were implantation rate (IR), clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), miscarriage rate (MR), multiple pregnancy rate (MPR) and live birth rate (LBR). RESULTS The SBT and DBT groups achieved higher IR (P < 0.001), CPR (P = 0.017), LBR (P = 0.040) and lower MR (P = 0.020) than the SET and DET groups. But the SBT and DBT groups achieved similar CPR and LBR. The SBT and SET groups achieved lower MPR (P < 0.001) than the DBT and DET groups. The average birth weight (BW) of SBT groups was higher than the DBT and DET groups (P = 0.016). When compared with SBT group, low-birth-weight infants were significantly higher with DBT and DET. CONCLUSIONS When performing frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles among adenomyosis patients, the SBT group has similar IR, CPR, MR, LBR but lower MPR compared to the DBT group. Therefore, SBT might be offered as standard practice.
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- Jiayi Guo
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China.
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Xu J, Li SZ, Yin MN, Liang PL, Li P, Sun L. Endometrial Preparation for Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer With or Without Pretreatment With GnRH Agonist: A Randomized Controlled Trial at Two Centers. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:722253. [PMID: 34733238 PMCID: PMC8559785 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.722253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This prospective randomized controlled trial compared the reproductive outcomes of frozen embryo transfer (FET) with hormone replacement treatment (HRT) with or without gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) pretreatment. METHODS A total of 133 patients scheduled for HRT-FET mainly because of tubal and/or male factors who received two high-quality cleavage-stage embryos were enrolled at two participating centers. The GnRHa group (n = 65) received GnRHa pretreatment, while the control group (n = 68) did not. Analysis was based on the intention-to-treat (ITT) principle. RESULTS Among the 133 participants, 130 (97.7%) underwent embryo transfer and 127 (95.5%) completed the protocol. The clinical pregnancy rate according to ITT did not differ between the GnRHa and control groups [39/65 (60.0%) vs. 41/68 (60.3%), p = 0.887]. The implantation rate (47.6% vs. 45.3%, p = 0.713), early pregnancy loss rate (5.1% vs. 19.5%, p = 0.09), and live birth rate (49.2% vs. 50.0%, p = 0.920) were also comparable between groups. CONCLUSION Pretreatment with GnRHa does not improve the reproductive outcomes for women receiving HRT-FET. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IOR-17014170; http://www.chictr.org.cn).
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- Jian Xu
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine center, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Jiangmen, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine center, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Jiangmen, China
- *Correspondence: Ling Sun, ; Ping Li,
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Ling Sun, ; Ping Li,
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Lan J, Wu Y, Wu Z, Wu Y, Yang R, Liu Y, Lin H, Jiao X, Zhang Q. Ultra-Long GnRH Agonist Protocol During IVF/ICSI Improves Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Adenomyosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:609771. [PMID: 34135858 PMCID: PMC8202082 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.609771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the ultra-long gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) protocol and the long GnRH-a protocol during in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm (ICSI) treatment on fertility outcomes in women with adenomyosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was a retrospective cohort study. From January 2011 to May 2018, a total of 371 fresh IVF/ICSI cycles were included. Among the cycles included, 237 cycles of 212 women underwent the ultra-long GnRH-a protocol, while 134 cycles of 116 women underwent the long GnRH-a protocol. The rates of implantation, clinical pregnancy per embryo transfer, live birth, and early miscarriage were estimated between the compared protocols. RESULTS In the study, the early miscarriage rate in women undergoing the ultra-long GnRH-a protocol was significantly lower than those undergoing the long GnRH-a protocol (12.0% versus 26.5%, p = 0.045), whereas the differences in the rates of biochemical pregnancy, implantation, clinical pregnancy, and live birth in women between the two groups showed no statistical significance. The pregnancy outcomes were also sub-analyzed according to the adenomyotic region (diffuse and focal). As for diffuse adenomyosis, the rates of clinical pregnancy and live birth in women undergoing the ultra-long GnRH-a protocol were significantly higher than those undergoing the long GnRH-a protocol (55.3% versus 37.9%, p = 0.025; 43.4% versus 25.9%, p = 0.019, respectively). However, pregnancy outcomes showed no difference between the two protocols in women with focal adenomyosis. CONCLUSIONS The ultra-long GnRH-a protocol during IVF/ICSI improves pregnancy outcomes in women with adenomyosis, especially in women with diffuse adenomyosis when compared with the long GnRH-a protocol.
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- Jie Lan
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Peking University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Halvorson LM, Giudice LC, Stewart EA. Eye to the Future in Adenomyosis Research. Semin Reprod Med 2020; 38:197-200. [PMID: 33307559 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Adenomyosis is a poorly understood and clinically underappreciated gynecologic disorder associated with substantial morbidity including dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, infertility, and poor pregnancy outcomes. Substantial gaps persist in our understanding of essentially all aspects of this disorder - epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. In this article, we summarize current thoughts on future directions in basic, translational, and clinical adenomyosis research.
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- Lisa M Halvorson
- Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Maryland
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- Center for Reproductive Sciences, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Samimi G, Sathyamoorthy N, Tingen CM, Mazloomdoost D, Conroy J, Heckman-Stoddard B, Halvorson LM. Report of the National Cancer Institute and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development-sponsored workshop: gynecology and women's health-benign conditions and cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 223:796-808. [PMID: 32835714 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The Division of Cancer Prevention and the Division of Cancer Biology at the National Cancer Institute and the Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development organized a workshop in April 2019 to explore current insights into the progression of gynecologic cancers from benign conditions. Working groups were formed based on 3 gynecologic disease types: (1) Endometriosis or Endometrial Cancer and Endometrial-Associated Ovarian Cancer, (2) Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyoma) or Leiomyosarcoma, and (3) Adenomyosis or Adenocarcinoma. In this report, we highlight the key questions and current challenges that emerged from the working group discussions and present potential research opportunities that may advance our understanding of the progression of gynecologic benign conditions to cancer.
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Cope AG, Ainsworth AJ, Stewart EA. Current and Future Medical Therapies for Adenomyosis. Semin Reprod Med 2020; 38:151-156. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AbstractThere is no approved medical therapy for adenomyosis and limited evidence to guide treatments in part due to the complexity of nonhistologic diagnosis and the prevalence of concomitant gynecologic conditions. Most available evidence focuses on the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding, painful menses, and pelvic pain. Data evaluating fertility outcomes, sexual function, and quality of life following treatment are lacking. Additionally, there is no disease-specific measure of quality of life for adenomyosis. The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system appears to be the most effective first-line therapy based on efficacy compared with oral agents, maintenance of steady-state hormonal levels, and contraceptive benefit. In areas where it is marketed, the progestin dienogest appears superior to combined oral contraceptives. Long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists are effective and should be considered second-line therapy but are limited by hypogonadal effects. Additional data regarding oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists are required. While aromatase inhibitors demonstrate improvement in heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, further research is needed to determine their role in the management of adenomyosis. Progesterone receptor modulators may have a role for this disease if released again to market with appropriate safety parameters. Finally, modulation of prolactin and/or oxytocin may provide novel nonsteroidal treatment options.
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- Adela G. Cope
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Alix College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Alix College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Alix College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Adenomyosis is a nonmalignant uterine disorder in which endometrial tissue exists within and grows into the myometrium. Animal models have generated limited insight into the still-unclear pathogenesis of adenomyosis, provided a platform for preclinical screening of many drugs and compounds with potential as therapeutics, and elucidated mechanisms underlying the pain and fertility issues that occur in many women with the disease. Spontaneous adenomyosis has been studied in nonhuman primates, primarily in the form of case reports. Adenomyosis is routinely experimentally induced in mice through methods such as neonatal tamoxifen exposure, pituitary engraftment, and human tissue xenotransplantation. Several studies have also reported hormonal or environmental toxicant exposures that give rise to murine adenomyosis, and genetically engineered models have been created that recapitulate the human-like condition, most notably involving alteration of β-catenin expression. This review describes the animal models for adenomyosis and their contributions to our understanding of the factors underpinning the development of symptoms. Animal models represent a unique opportunity for understanding the molecular basis of adenomyosis and developing efficacious treatment options for affected women. Herein, we assess their different potentials and limitations with regard to identification of new therapeutic interventions and reflect on future directions for research and drug validation.
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- Ryan M Marquardt
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan.,Cell and Molecular Biology Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Concomitant Adenomyosis among Patients with Asherman Syndrome. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:358-365.e1. [PMID: 32712321 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To characterize obstetric outcomes for concomitant Asherman syndrome and adenomyosis. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. SETTING A community teaching hospital affiliated with a large academic medical center. PATIENTS A total of 227 patients with Asherman syndrome with available hysteroscopy and pelvic ultrasound reports. INTERVENTIONS Telephone survey to assess and compare the obstetric outcomes of patients with Asherman syndrome with concomitant adenomyosis (Group A) vs patients with Asherman syndrome without concomitant adenomyosis (Group B). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A telephone survey and confirmatory chart review were conducted to obtain information on patients' demographics, gynecologic and obstetric history, past medical and surgical history, and Asherman syndrome management. Adenomyosis was a common sonographic finding, detected in 39 patients with Asherman syndrome (17.2%). In this cohort, 77 patients attempted pregnancy and produced 87 pregnancies. Age (odds ratio [OR] 0.67; 95% confidence intervals [CI], 0.52-0.86) was negatively associated with a pregnancy outcome. Age (OR 0.83; 95% CI, 0.73-0.95) and severe Asherman disease (OR 0.06; 95% CI, <0.01-0.99) were negatively associated with a live birth outcome. Adenomyosis was not an independent predictor of pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, or live birth rate among patients with Asherman syndrome. CONCLUSION Adenomyosis is relatively common in patients with Asherman syndrome. Adenomyosis does not seem to add any distinct detriment to fertility among patients with Asherman syndrome.
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Kay N, Huang CY, Shiu LY, Yu YC, Chang Y, Suen JL, Tsai EM, Huang SJ. The Effects of Anti-TGF-β1 on Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in the Pathogenesis of Adenomyosis. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:1698-1706. [PMID: 32253735 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00139-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Adenomyosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in the myometrium. The mechanisms associated with the pathogenesis of adenomyosis remain unclear. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is characterized by losing cell polarity and cell-cell adhesion together with gaining migratory and invasive properties of stromal cells to become mesenchymal stem cells. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), an anti-inflammatory cytokine secreted by multiple cell types, plays a crucial role in embryogenesis and tissue homeostasis. The induction of EMT and ultimate fibrosis by TGF-β1 is suggested to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of adenomyosis. Thus, this study aims to demonstrate the occurrence of EMT in and the effects of anti-TGF-β1 on the pathogenesis of adenomyosis. ICR mice were fed with 1 μg/g body weight of tamoxifen (TAM) by in the first 4 postnatal days (PNDs). Subsequently, the right and left uterine horns were correspondingly injected with or without 10 μg of anti-TGF-β1 neutralizing antibody on PND42 followed by sacrifice on PND64. E-cadherin, vimentin, and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression in the uteri was evaluated by qRT-PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry. Clusters of endometrial glands and increased numbers of vimentin-positive stromal cells in the disrupted α-SMA-positive myometrium were observed in the uteri from TAM-treated mice. Numbers of stromal cells in the myometrium and the disrupted myometrial continuity were reduced by anti-TGF-β1. Moreover, uterine expression of E-cadherin and vimentin/α-SMA was increased and decreased by anti-TGF-β1 treatment, respectively. Anti-TGF-β1 successfully inhibits EMT and the development of adenomyosis in mouse uteri.
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- Nari Kay
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100, Tzyou 1st Rd., Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100, Tzyou 1st Rd., Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100, Tzyou 1st Rd., Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd., MDC48, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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Quinn KE, Matson BC, Wetendorf M, Caron KM. Pinopodes: Recent advancements, current perspectives, and future directions. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2020; 501:110644. [PMID: 31738970 PMCID: PMC6962535 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2019.110644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Successful embryo implantation is a complex and highly regulated process involving precise synchronization between the fetal-derived trophoblast cells and maternal uterine luminal epithelium. Multiple endocrine-driven factors are important for controlling the timely receptivity of the uterus, and this complexity underscores implantation failure as a major cause of recurrent infertility associated with assisted reproductive technologies. One particular cellular structure often hypothesized to promote receptivity is the pinopode or uterodome - a hormonally regulated, large cellular protrusion on the uterine epithelial surface. Recent clinical studies associate pinopodes with favorable fertility outcomes in women, and because they are directly linked to an increase in progesterone levels, the potential utility of these hormone-regulated cell biological structures in predicting or improving implantation in a clinical setting holds promise. In this review, we aim to generate interest in pinopodes from the broader cell biology and endocrinology communities, re-examine methodologies in pinopode research, and identify priorities for future investigation of pinopode structure and function in women's reproductive health.
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- Kelsey E Quinn
- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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Hu R, Peng GQ, Ban DY, Zhang C, Zhang XQ, Li YP. High-Expression of Neuropilin 1 Correlates to Estrogen-Induced Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition of Endometrial Cells in Adenomyosis. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:395-403. [PMID: 32046395 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-019-00035-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by estrogen contributes to the development of adenomyosis. However, the exact underlying mechanism remains mostly obscure. We hypothesized that a transmembrane glycoprotein neuropilin 1 (NRP1) was critical in the EMT induced by estrogen, accelerating the development of adenomyosis. We firstly investigated the expression pattern of NRP1 in endometrium samples from women with adenomyosis. We found that NRP1 expression was significantly increased in the endometrium of uterine adenomyosis, especially in the ectopic endometrium. To determine the role of NRP1 in the EMT in endometrial cells, we used an NRP1 overexpression retrovirus to up-regulate the NPR1 expression in human endometrial cells (HEC-1-A). Endometrial cells infected with NRP1 retroviruses showed a high expression of NRP1 and exerted a mesenchymal phenotype, characterized by down-regulation of E-cadherin and Occludin, up-regulation of α-SMA and N-cadherin, and enhanced migration. Then, we found that 17β-estradiol (E2) up-regulated the expression of NRP1 in endometrial cells in a dose-dependent manner, which was eliminated by raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor inhibitor. Importantly, NRP1 shRNA significantly suppressed the EMT induced by E2 in endometrial cells. And NRP1 shRNA significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of Smad3 and restored the expressions of Slug and Snail1 mRNA. Collectively, these data highlight the possible role of NRP1 in the EMT in the development of adenomyosis and provide a potential therapeutic target for adenomyosis patients.
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- Rong Hu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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What Have We Learned from Animal Models of Endometriosis and How Can We Use the Knowledge Gained to Improve Treatment of Patients? ADVANCES IN ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, AND CELL BIOLOGY 2020; 232:99-111. [PMID: 33278009 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51856-1_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Endometriosis is a complex disorder with a high socio-economic impact. Development of effective novel drug therapies which can be given to women to relieve chronic pain symptoms without side effects such as hormone suppression is urgently required, but progress has been slow. Several different rodent models of 'endometriosis' have been developed, the majority of which mimic aspects of peritoneal disease (e.g. 'lesions' in peritoneal cavity either surgically or spontaneously attached to wall, mesentery, fat). Results obtained using these models have informed our understanding of aetiology including evidence for differential expression of regulatory factors in lesions and impacts on pain perception and fertility. Refinement of these models to ensure reproducibility, extension of models to replicate ovarian and deep disease, complementary in vitro approaches and robust experimental design are all needed to ensure preclinical drug testing results in positive findings in clinical trials and translation for patient benefit.
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Classification and Reporting Systems for Adenomyosis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019; 27:296-308. [PMID: 31785418 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct a review of the available histologic and image-based classification systems to determine which of these systems, if any, provide clinical utility for prognosis or the selection of appropriate therapeutic interventions. DATA SOURCES PubMed in addition to the bibliographies of identified publications. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION One investigator searched PubMed using Medical Subject Headings terms that included "Adenomyosis," "Classification," "Ultrasound Classification," "MRI Classification," and "Diagnosis," TABULATION, INTEGRATION AND RESULTS: Search results were tabulated in a Microsoft Excel workbook that facilitated the identification of duplicate entries. Publications were allocated into separate categories that included histopathologic, ultrasound, and MRI classifications. Identified systems associated with clinical outcomes were separately tabulated. Abstracts of 1669 articles were reviewed and 278 were identified for review of full text. Twenty-five were considered potentially relevant from the PubMed review and an additional 17 were found in bibliographies. In the 42 full-text articles that were reviewed in detail, 9 histologic classifications were identified, 4 of which were accompanied by an attempt at clinical correlation, 1 of which described a correlation with the outcome of medical, procedural, or surgical intervention. There were 9 image-based reporting or classification systems, 2 using transvaginal ultrasound and 7 using MRI, 3 of which included correlations with intervention outcomes, although these were surrogate (imaging) and not clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION There is inconsistency in histopathologic definitions, and there is no uniformly accepted or validated system of image-based reporting or classification that can inform clinical decision making. There exists a need for harmonized classification systems for both ultrasound and MRI that agree with the histopathologic features of the disorder.
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Movilla P, Morris S, Isaacson K. A Systematic Review of Tissue Sampling Techniques for the Diagnosis of Adenomyosis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019; 27:344-351. [PMID: 31499191 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate the accuracy of tissue sampling techniques for the diagnosis of adenomyosis. DATA SOURCES Systematic Review via MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library searches. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Review performed utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, utilizing MeSH terms and keywords including "Adenomyosis/diagnosis" or "Adenomyosis/pathology" or "Myometrium/pathology" and "Biopsy" or "Hysteroscopy" or "Laparoscopy." Articles initially screened by title and abstract to include relevant studies with reference lists cross-referenced to find additional studies. Articles related to the diagnosis of uterine malignancy or studies in which tissue sampling was obtained through excisional surgical procedures were excluded from the review. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS Fourteen studies were identified describing tissue sampling techniques to diagnose adenomyosis, with a total of 1909 patients, from 12 different countries, involving 6 different continents. Tissue sampling techniques were categorized based on (1) biopsy approach as either intrauterine and extrauterine and (2) techniques that were validated or not validated with a confirmatory hysterectomy pathology. Overall, there was significant heterogeneity in the tissue sampling techniques including intrauterine sampling obtained through hysteroscopic biopsy or resection and extrauterine tissue sampling obtained with needle biopsy by a percutaneous, transvaginal, laparoscopic, or ex-vivo approach. Sensitivity of these techniques varied significantly based on technique, tissue sampling location and the number of biopsies obtained, and was as low as 22.2% for an ultrasound-guided transvaginal biopsy of suspicious uterine lesions (4 biopsies per patient) and was as high as 97.8% for a laparoscopic guided myometrial biopsy of suspicious uterine lesions (10 biopsies per patient). Specificity for the identified tissue sampling techniques was more homogeneous ranging from 78.5% to 100% for all methods identified. The positive predictive value and negative predictive value ranges were 75.9% to 100% and 46.4% to 80% respectively among all tissue sampling techniques identified with confirmatory hysterectomy pathology. CONCLUSION Because of the heterogeneity of the tissue sampling techniques, diverse patient populations, and significant conflicting recommendations, no conclusive recommendation on the optimal tissue sampling technique can be made. However, it would be reasonable to limit uterine tissue sampling for confirmatory diagnosis of adenomyosis in patients with a suspicion of adenomyosis based on both symptom profile and pelvic ultrasound, where a planned diagnostic laparoscopy for either infertility or pelvic pain has already been contemplated and scheduled, and where the confirmatory results may be of clinical benefit in discussing the prognosis of recurrent postoperative symptoms and guide any future treatment recommendations.
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- Peter Movilla
- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts (all authors)..
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts (all authors)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts (all authors)
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Munro MG. Uterine polyps, adenomyosis, leiomyomas, and endometrial receptivity. Fertil Steril 2019; 111:629-640. [PMID: 30929720 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Endometrial polyps, adenomyosis, and leiomyomas are commonly encountered abnormalities frequently found in both fertile women and those with infertility. The clinician is frequently challenged to determine which of these entities, when found, is likely to impair fertility, and which are "innocent bystanders" unrelated to the problem at hand. Although removing an endometrial polyp may be seen as a relatively benign and safe intervention, myomectomy, and in particular adenomyomectomy, can be substantive surgical procedures, associated with their own potential for disrupting fertility. One of the mechanisms thought to be involved when these entities are contributing to infertility is an adverse impact on endometrial receptivity. Indeed polyps, adenomyosis, and leiomyomas have all been associated with an increased likelihood of abnormal endometrial molecular expressions thought to impair implantation and early embryo development. This review is designed to examine the relationship of these common entities to endometrial receptivity and to identify evidence gaps that should be considered when strategizing research initiatives. It is apparent that we have the tools necessary to fill these gaps, but it will be necessary to approach the issue in a strategic and coordinated fashion. It is likely that we will have to recognize the limitations of imaging alone and look to the evidence-based addition of molecular analysis to provide the individualized phenotyping of disease necessary for patient-specific treatment decisions.
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- Malcolm G Munro
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaiser-Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
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